JMHO, I NEVER use reloads, for self defense ..... Mas Ayoob, says it, and I BELIEVE it .....
Right now, I have Fed. Hydra Shok ..... yeah, I know it's old, but so am I .....
Winchester Ranger T, 230gr. Occasionally you can find them. I usually find them on Wikiarms or some other ammo tracker.
3 loads for me, depending which feeds and shoots best for you.
1.) Corbon 185gr DPX +P
2.) Federal HST 230gr
3.) Speer Gold-dot 200gr
One of those will feed and function properly in about anything, all of them perform exceptionally well. I currently run the corbon when I carry a 1911. I rarely carry a 45 anymore these days. (Would explain why but this isn't a caliber debate)
I currently have all 3 of those offerings in the ammo locker.
I have found the Speers to be troublesome in some 1911's.
I like the speers but they need to be function tested before EDC with them.